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Shameless

  • TV Series
  • 2011–20212011–2021
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 46m
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Shameless (2011)
After a decade of dysfunction, the South Side's favorite clan is going out with the biggest bang ever. It's going to be a wild last ride, but changes are coming that will force each of them to either step up or hit the road. And while devolving may come more naturally than evolving in a family where excess never gets old, they know one thing for certain -- Gallaghers may grow up, but they'll never grow apart.
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  • Comedy
  • Drama

A scrappy, feisty, fiercely loyal Chicago family makes no apologies.A scrappy, feisty, fiercely loyal Chicago family makes no apologies.A scrappy, feisty, fiercely loyal Chicago family makes no apologies.

IMDb RATING
8.6/10
231K
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POPULARITY
123
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  • Creators
    • Paul Abbott
    • John Wells(developed for American television by)
  • Stars
    • Emmy Rossum
    • William H. Macy
    • Ethan Cutkosky
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  • Creators
    • Paul Abbott
    • John Wells(developed for American television by)
  • Stars
    • Emmy Rossum
    • William H. Macy
    • Ethan Cutkosky
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  • Top rated TV #187
    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 16 wins & 69 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Emmy Rossum
    Emmy Rossum
    • Fiona Gallagheras Fiona Gallagher
    110 episodes110 eps • 2011–2019
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Frank Gallagheras Frank Gallagher…
    134 episodes134 eps • 2011–2021
    Ethan Cutkosky
    Ethan Cutkosky
    • Carl Gallagheras Carl Gallagher
    134 episodes134 eps • 2011–2021
    Jeremy Allen White
    Jeremy Allen White
    • Lip Gallagheras Lip Gallagher
    134 episodes134 eps • 2011–2021
    Shanola Hampton
    Shanola Hampton
    • Veronica Fisheras Veronica Fisher
    134 episodes134 eps • 2011–2021
    Steve Howey
    Steve Howey
    • Kevin Ballas Kevin Ball
    134 episodes134 eps • 2011–2021
    Emma Kenney
    Emma Kenney
    • Debbie Gallagheras Debbie Gallagher
    134 episodes134 eps • 2011–2021
    Cameron Monaghan
    Cameron Monaghan
    • Ian Gallagheras Ian Gallagher
    127 episodes127 eps • 2011–2021
    Michael Patrick McGill
    Michael Patrick McGill
    • Tommyas Tommy
    91 episodes91 eps • 2011–2021
    Noel Fisher
    Noel Fisher
    • Mickey Milkovichas Mickey Milkovich
    71 episodes71 eps • 2011–2021
    Jim Hoffmaster
    Jim Hoffmaster
    • Kermitas Kermit
    69 episodes69 eps • 2011–2021
    Brenden Sims
    Brenden Sims
    • Liam Gallagheras Liam Gallagher…
    55 episodes55 eps • 2012–2016
    Isidora Goreshter
    Isidora Goreshter
    • Svetlanaas Svetlana…
    53 episodes53 eps • 2013–2018
    Christian Isaiah
    Christian Isaiah
    • Liam Gallagheras Liam Gallagher
    50 episodes50 eps • 2017–2021
    Joan Cusack
    Joan Cusack
    • Sheila Jacksonas Sheila Jackson
    44 episodes44 eps • 2011–2015
    Justin Chatwin
    Justin Chatwin
    • Steveas Steve…
    41 episodes41 eps • 2011–2021
    Scott Michael Campbell
    Scott Michael Campbell
    • Bradas Brad
    38 episodes38 eps • 2016–2021
    Kate Miner
    Kate Miner
    • Tami Tamiettias Tami Tamietti
    33 episodes33 eps • 2018–2021
    • Creators
      • Paul Abbott
      • John Wells(developed for American television by)
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    Storyline

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    Watch the Irish American family the Gallaghers dealing with their alcoholic father Frank. Fiona, the eldest daughter, takes the role of the parent to her five brothers and sisters. Lip, Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam deal with life on the South Side of Chicago. Fiona balances her sex life and raising her siblings. Every episode is another crazy situation that one or more of the Gallagher six get into. Watch them grow and learn how to make their way in life with what little they have. —Linda Taylor
    • poor family
    • female full frontal nudity
    • gay relationship
    • brother brother relationship
    • alcoholic father
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      • The Gallaghers. Absolutely, Wildly, Unapologetically... Shameless (Season 1)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Unusual for a television show, creator John Wells has a very strict policy of no scripts allowed on-set. The actors and actresses have to know their lines by heart.
    • Goofs
      Kevin is seen dispensing beer out of a Shiner Bock tap at the Alibi throughout the series. Shiner Bock is a dark lager. The beer being dispensed from the tap is a pale lager.
    • Quotes

      Mickey Milkovich: All right shithead, this is like the two hundredth time I'm calling and you not picking up! I'm starting to get fucking homicidal. Call me the fuck back, Ian! I'm worried about you. I love you. Call me back.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Matthew McConaughey/Amy Smart (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Trouble Comes Running
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      Performed by Spoon

    User reviews593

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Awesome Show
    I don't leave reviews very often but I had to for this show. I have not seen the UK version and don't really care to because this show is just top notch. I had never heard of this show since I work overseas but ended up catching the 5th episode and absolutely loved it. I told all of the guys in the fire station about it and ever since we have had to catch up on all of the previous episodes. Everyone in the department loves this show and that is a hard thing to do. All of the characters are just great and have so many flaws. William H. Macy does an awesome job as the dysfunctional father. I gave it the highest review I think a show can receive because I don't think there is a perfect show, but this comes darn close. I definitely recommend this show.
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    • Feb 25, 2011

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 9, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mat Day
    • Filming locations
      • 2119 S Homan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bonanza Productions
      • John Wells Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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